Show Notes
Steve is joined by Michael Peacock, from Heidelberg Football Netball Club’s football program.
Michael discusses their women’s and girl’s football teams, gender equity in their club and in their committee, and how the small changes to club culture have brought about massive success in a rapid period of time.
Click here to learn how to attract new people to your club.
Key Takeaways
- The importance of creating a safe, supportive, welcoming and fun environment.
- Building on an existing participation “learn the game, love the game, get better” to foster an environment where the team enjoy playing with each other.
- The coach can be instrumental in creating a fun environment. Word spread through the preseason thanks to the fun atmosphere created by the coach at training, and their numbers continued to grow.
- Everyone at your club (particularly your coach!) need to be proactive in making new participants welcome.
About Our Guest
If you’d like to learn more about Heidelberg Football Netball Club, check our their website or connect with them on Facebook.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to inspire more women to get active, check out the This Girl Can marketing campaign by visiting thisgirlcan.com.au – another VicHealth initiative.
Originally livestreamed and recorded 19 August 2020 on Facebook | YouTube | Twitch
Music: The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode